Cambridge Eyecare
We've been looking after the eye care of the local community of Cambridge for over 25 years. From the moment you walk through our doors, you'll be at the centre of our attention and we want to ensure you are feeling comfortable and leaving, knowing you will be seeing clearer from here on.
We house personally crafted frames at exceptional value. We also stock frames at a variety of different price ranges but don't compensate on the materials used to craft. We believe cost shouldn't hamper quality.
Amar Desai
McOptom Bptom (Hons)
Jay Saha
McOptom Bptom (Hons)
Frequently Asked Questions
Something not listed? Feel free to check out our FAQs. If you're still struggling to find the answer, please get in touch with us directly.
1How long will my eye exam take?
An eye test takes roughly half an hour
2How often should I get an eye exam?
Under 5s - Every 6 months
Under 18s - Every Year
Adults up to 69 - Every 2 years
70 Onwards - Every year
Glaucoma or Diabetes Patients - Every Year
Under 18s - Every Year
Adults up to 69 - Every 2 years
70 Onwards - Every year
Glaucoma or Diabetes Patients - Every Year
3How long will it take for my glasses to arrive?
Single Vision - Within 3 working days
Bifocal/Varifocal - Within 10 Working days
Bifocal/Varifocal - Within 10 Working days
4Do you take prescriptions from other Opticians?
Yes, we do as long as the prescription is still within a year of the original test
5Who qualifies for a free eye exam?
are under 16
are 16, 17 or 18 and in full-time education (this includes being taught full-time at a school, college, university or at home)
are 60 or over
are registered as partially sighted or blind
have been diagnosed with diabetes or glaucoma
are 40 or over and your mother, father, sibling or child has been diagnosed with glaucoma
have been advised by an eye doctor (ophthalmologist) that you're at risk of glaucoma
are a prisoner on leave from prison
are eligible for an NHS complex lens voucher – your optician can advise you about your entitlement
You're also entitled if you or your partner – including civil partner – receive, or you're under the age of 20 and the dependant of someone receiving:
Income Support
Income-based Employment and Support Allowance
Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance
Pension Credit Guarantee Credit
Universal Credit and meet the criteria
If you're entitled to or named on:
a valid NHS tax credit exemption certificate (if you do not have a certificate, you can show your award notice),
you qualify if you get Child Tax Credits,
Working Tax Credits with a disability element (or both), and have income for tax credit purposes of £15,276 or less
a valid NHS certificate for full help with health costs (HC2)
People named on an NHS certificate for partial help with health costs (HC3) may also get help with the cost of a private sight test.
are 16, 17 or 18 and in full-time education (this includes being taught full-time at a school, college, university or at home)
are 60 or over
are registered as partially sighted or blind
have been diagnosed with diabetes or glaucoma
are 40 or over and your mother, father, sibling or child has been diagnosed with glaucoma
have been advised by an eye doctor (ophthalmologist) that you're at risk of glaucoma
are a prisoner on leave from prison
are eligible for an NHS complex lens voucher – your optician can advise you about your entitlement
You're also entitled if you or your partner – including civil partner – receive, or you're under the age of 20 and the dependant of someone receiving:
Income Support
Income-based Employment and Support Allowance
Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance
Pension Credit Guarantee Credit
Universal Credit and meet the criteria
If you're entitled to or named on:
a valid NHS tax credit exemption certificate (if you do not have a certificate, you can show your award notice),
you qualify if you get Child Tax Credits,
Working Tax Credits with a disability element (or both), and have income for tax credit purposes of £15,276 or less
a valid NHS certificate for full help with health costs (HC2)
People named on an NHS certificate for partial help with health costs (HC3) may also get help with the cost of a private sight test.